George Clooney to open an Italian Restaurant in southern France The Hollywood star's venue will be located in Cotignac, Provence. The opening is scheduled for spring 2027 Chiara Ugolini 11 October 2026
Europe’s dinner divide: why Finns eat at 5.17pm and Spaniards at 8.54pm The continent’s dinner table spans a time zone of its own Jacopo Fontaneto 10 October 2026
How did pasta alla puttanesca get its name – and how do you make it? From Ippolito Cavalcanti’s vermicelli to two rival Ischia accounts of the dish’s origins, via legends, brothels and a culinary dispute with Lazio Martina Liverani 10 October 2026
The perfect recipe for Luciana-style octopus (with chickpea cream) A classic of Neapolitan cuisine, named after the seaside neighbourhood of Santa Lucia in Naples. This version is made with tips from chef Luigi Lionetti of Cora, the restaurant at the Ara Maris hotel in Sorrento Martina Liverani 10 October 2026
The tramezzino turns 100: the 10 best places to try one in Rome From traditional favourites to inventive new takes, with recommendations from baker Francesco Arnesano Giulia Mancini 10 October 2026
The perfect recipe: cotoletta alla bolognese Rich, indulgent and unmistakably Bolognese. Here is the recipe for one of the city’s finest versions, served at Al Cambio restaurant Martina Liverani 09 October 2026
A weekend in Bologna How to spend 36 hours: where to stay, eat, drink and what to see Martina Liverani 09 October 2026
Bicycles, hang gliders and pulleys: the art of innovation in Leonardo’s machines An exhibition at Palazzo Pallavicini in Bologna takes visitors on a journey back in time through the inventions of the Renaissance genius Paola Naldi 09 October 2026
Barcolana, the world’s most pop sailing race Europe’s biggest celebration of the sea returns to Trieste. Already a Guinness World Record holder, 2026 Barcolana regatta brings together 500 events, a packed programme of races and a sailing village in the heart of the city Irene Maria Scalise 08 October 2026
A taste of Mitteleuropa: Trieste’s historic cafés, buffets and pastry shops A food tour through the culinary traditions of this Adriatic city Dora Iannuzzi 08 October 2026
Trieste’s “pedoci”: mussels the traditional way They have been farmed in the Gulf of Trieste since Roman times, although the first official record dates back to 1732 Eleonora Cozzella 08 October 2026
The 15 best restaurants in Italy for freshwater fish From Lake Como’s whitefish to Lake Trasimeno’s freshwater cacciucco, a culinary journey exploring one of Italy’s lesser-known ingredients Giulia Cimpanelli 07 October 2026
Salmon trout with tarragon sauce A delicate, aromatic main course lifted by the distinctive flavour of fresh tarragon Eleonora Cozzella 07 October 2026
The farming nerd growing 240 varieties of tomato in Puglia — and how they end up as gourmet dishes At Borgo Egnazia, agronomist Angelo Giordano runs the Seed House – a seed bank dedicated to preserving biodiversity. Around 30 of the varieties grown in its gardens have already found their way onto chef Domingo Schingaro’s menu Martina Vacca 06 October 2026
Risotto alla Milanese: how Milan’s iconic dish was born — perhaps — at the Duomo The history and recipe behind the city’s signature dish Martina Liverani 06 October 2026
A taste of Milan: eight dishes and the best places to try them From cotoletta to Catalan-style lobster, a culinary journey through the fashion capital’s evolving food scene Laura Taccari 05 October 2026
Emeralds for breakfast on the Costa Smeralda: from its 1962 beginnings to the age of “Cafonal” A brief history of the stretch of Sardinian coastline so beloved by Italian socialite Marta Marzotto — a world of parties, princesses, billionaires. Then, in the 1990s, everything changed: the nouveaux riches arrived, and the myth began to fade Arianna Galati 05 October 2026
Discover Milan: four house museums not to be missed Step inside four historic homes — the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, Casa Boschi Di Stefano and Villa Necchi Campiglio — and discover the true soul of Italy’s fashion capital Andrea G. Cerra 05 October 2026
Three-Michelin-star chef Enrico Crippa warns of fake Alba truffles: “Here’s what to look out for” “Having a supplier you can trust is essential. I work with just one truffle hunter” Eleonora Cozzella 04 October 2026
Drought is killing off Italy’s white truffles. Now even growing them is on the table Without rain in October, this year’s harvest could be cut in half and prices could soar beyond reach. “Cultivation is our only option” Elena Dusi 04 October 2026